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Today we\u2019re joined again by\xa0Jeremiah Roberts\xa0and Andrew Soncrant, hosts of the podcast "Cultish," this time to discuss Scientology. Because Scientology is in the news so often, we start off with an explanation of what it actually is and how it gets people hooked. We discuss how similar its structure sounds to multi-level marketing and the prosperity gospel and what was going on in America that caused this to boom in the '50s, '60s and '70s. We talk about the wild "intergalactic" lore of Scientology and how, similar to other cults, what actually goes on behind the scenes is never communicated to a potential convert. At Scientology's core, the problems it is trying to solve are the same ones we all try to solve, but the solutions are all man-made and the opposite of freedom. We offer a theological perspective and explain why Scientology and Christianity are so opposed to each other. Stay tuned for part two tomorrow!\n\nCheck out the Cultish website and Instagram!\n\n---\n\nTimecodes:\n\n(01:05) What is Scientology?\n(08:44) MLM connection\n(16:15) Xenu\n(19:48) How they hook you\n(26:00) Theological perspective\n(29:01) Scientologist and Christian?\n\n---\n\nToday's Sponsors:\n\nA'Del \u2014 go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com and enter promo code "ALLIE" for 25% off your first order!\n\nSeven Weeks Coffee \u2014 get your organically farmed and pesticide-free coffee at sevenweekscoffee.com and let your coffee serve a greater purpose.\xa0Use the promo code 'ALLIE' to save 10% off your order.\n\nCrowdHealth \u2014 get your first 6 months for just $99/month. Use promo code 'ALLIE' when you sign up at JoinCrowdHealth.com.\n\n---\n\nRelevant Episodes:\n\nEp 666 | Confronting the Occult, Demonic Symbolism & Witchcraft | Guests: Jeremiah Roberts & Andrew Soncrant (Cultish) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-666-confronting-the-occult-demonic-symbolism/id1359249098?i=1000577242915\n\nEp 697 | Revealing the Real Origins of Halloween | Guests: Jeremiah Roberts & Andrew Soncrant (Cultish) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-697-revealing-the-real-origins-of-halloween/id1359249098?i=1000583868843\n\nEp 865 | Hebrew Roots Movement & Its False Gospel | Guests: Jeremiah Roberts & Andrew Soncrant of 'Cultish' (Part One) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-865-hebrew-roots-movement-its-false-gospel-guests/id1359249098?i=1000626242390\n\nEp 866 | Why Christians Don't Need Jewish Traditions | Guests: Jeremiah Roberts & Andrew Soncrant of 'Cultish' (Part Two) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-866-why-christians-dont-need-jewish-traditions-guests/id1359249098?i=1000626372863\n\n---\n\nBuy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book\n\nRelatable merchandise \u2013 use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices